Researcher – Power System Modeling & Machine Learning

Key Skills

C# Programming, C++, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Python Programming, Simulink

Job Description

As a scientist in the global Hitachi Energy Research organization, you will propose and lead cutting edge research projects to push the boundaries of knowledge and technology for Hitachi Energy's future products and services.

Responsibilities

• Propose, contribute to and lead research and development projects creating mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze and design power systems for the energy transition.
• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real-world challenges for our customers
• Propose and work on ideas and concepts of new approaches to creating, running and exploiting numerical simulations, turn them into prototypes and verify them
• Develop concepts for combining mathematical/physical models of power systems with emerging technologies such as mathematical optimization, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
• Take a multidisciplinary approach to numerical simulation of power systems, working with different simulation software tools and implementing novel simulation algorithms yourself
• Network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise
• Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, open-source communities, startups and vendors
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports

Background

• Strong academic qualification with an internationally recognized degree at masters or doctorate level in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Electric Power Systems.
• Experience with designing and running numerical simulation algorithms for power systems and analyzing results is required.
• Practical knowledge of modeling and numerical simulation software e.g., PSCAD, PowerFactory, ATP, MATLAB/Simulink or similar is required.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence technologies, in particular in conjunction with numerical simulations highly beneficial.
• Programming experience (e.g. C#, C++, Java, Python)
• Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Beneficial to have experience using High Performance Computing and algorithmic performance optimization for running large scale simulations